laza de la Raza School of Performing and Visual Arts
has provided quality arts education to Los Angeles
students since 1970. A wide variety of courses
are offered Monday through Friday, after school and on
Saturdays in four major disciplines: visual art, dance, music
and theatre. Plaza provides a safe supportive environment
where every student can give life to creative expression.
Courses range from entry level to conservatory level and
are conducted by community based, world-renowned
artists,and performers.

Each Student pays an annual $25 fee, This fee is
Non-Refundable* (FSC/CDD students reg. waived)
Conservatory Classes: $60/$80/$90/$65 Conservatory
classes are designed to provide intermediate and
advanced levels of instruction to advanced students in all
disciplines
Mariachi Program: $80/$90/$100
Mariachi program students of all ages explore the rich musical tradition of Mexico in group classes led by a team of
highly qualified mariachi instructors.
Music LA:
Beginning, Intermediate, & Advance Music Theory: Salsa
Band Ensemble; Bass, Congas, Electric Guitar, Piano,
Timbales, Voice, Latin Percussion; Mariachi Ensemble: Guitar,
Guitarron, Trumpet, Vihuela, Violin, Voice.
CAP: $25
Community Arts Partnership (CAP) ($25/course) is a
long-term educational collaboration between students
and faculty of the California Institute of the Arts and
Plaza’s School of Performing and Visual Arts.
CAP
delivers intensive and imaginative training to youth in
theatre, dance, advanced music training, and puppetry.
FAMILY PLAN: $165
Five Conservatory Classes Per Family
(No mariachi classes and Folklorico included & only one
piano class)
Private Voice Classes: $40/hour
Free Beginning Level Classes for Those who Qualify The
FamilySource Center is designed to address the multiple
needs and barriers that low income families & youth face
in becoming Economically and Academically self-sufficient
(To participate, parents must provide proof of address proof
of social aid or check stubs). This program is funded by the
Los Angeles Community Development Department.

*Music Theory is a required class for all CAP/Plaza Music Students.
You will be placed in a 30-60 minute session within the 4-8pm time period.
**All CAP/Plaza Music lessons will be 30 minutes long.
You will be scheduled a specific time within the larger block of time.
*** Music Technology and Recording will have a 6pm and a 7pm class.

MIssion Statement
Plaza de la Raza is a private non-profit
organization that provides year round
programs in arts education and serves as
an art center and school. Plaza’s artistic
programming fosters the enrichment
of all cultures. Through the arts, Plaza
provides a vital human resource service
bridging the geographic, social, artistic
and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles
and beyond.